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Object Number 47-63-30/5754
Display Title Bobbin
Descriptions
Object Description Painted spindle wrapped with cotton yarn - found in work basket #30/5737: Wooden stick, pointed at each end and wrapped with fine cotton yarn (s). Painted bands mostly worn off.
Inventory Description Organic, wood, tool, spindle, fiber wrapped, pointed ends
Classification
  • Tool
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Intermediate period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Peru
Materials Wood, Fiber
Dimensions Overall: 37.5 x 0.8 x 0.8 cm (14 3/4 x 5/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 47-63-30/5754

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Tool
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